The United States and the Philippines have just formed a new joint military unit, “Task Force-Philippines.” This new force will be based in the northern Philippines and is set to increase operational cooperation in the South China Sea.
The task force’s primary focus is the Luzon Strait, the highly strategic waterway that separates the Philippines and Taiwan. This channel is a critical chokepoint for global trade and naval activity. Pentagon officials state the goal is to “re-establish deterrence” and enhance the allies’ ability to “decisively respond to crisis or aggression” in the region.
This move marks a significant strengthening of the US-Philippines alliance and a direct focus on securing one of the world’s most contested waterways.
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